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Autumn Nations Series

Superstars return as Fiji make 6 changes for Wales

By Josh Raisey

3 hours ago

Josua Tuisova of Fiji, Semi Radradra of Fiji are dispointed after losing the match during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between Wales and Fiji at Stade de Bordeaux on September 10, 2023 in Bordeaux, France. (Photo by Hans van der Valk/BSR Agency/Getty Images)

Fiji have welcomed back a host of their superstar players for their clash with Wales on Sunday at the Principality Stadium after being without them for the 57-17 loss to Scotland last week.

With the match against Scotland falling outside the international window, Fiji were unable to field their players based in the Top 14 and Gallagher Premiership, meaning some of the biggest names in rugby were missing.

Head coach Mick Byrne has now been able to call upon Lyon’s Semi Radradra, Racing 92’s Josua Tuisova and Toulon’s Jiuta Wainiqolo from the Top 14, as well as captain Waisea Nayacalevu, to revolutionise the Fijian backline.

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There have been two changes in the pack, with Saracens’ loosehead Eroni Mawi coming in, as well as Northampton Saints’ Temo Mayanavanua.

Had Fiji been able to field this team against Gregor Townsend’s side, the result may have been very different, and Wales will be acutely aware that they will be coming up against a different beast on Sunday as they look for their first Test win of 2024.

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Fiji XV
1 Eroni Mawi
2 Tevita Ikanivere
3 Samu Tawake
4 Isoa Nasilasila
5 Temo Mayanavanua
6 Meli Derenalagi
7 Kitione Salawa
8 Elia Canakaivata
9 Frank Lomani
10 Caleb Muntz
11 Semi Radradra
12 Josua Tuisova
13 Waisea Nayacalevu – captain
14 Jiuta Wainiqolo
15 Vuate Karawalevu

Replacements
16 Sam Matavesi
17 Haereiti Hetet
18 Jone Koroiduadua
19 Mesake Vocevoce
20 Albert Tuisue
21 Simione Kuruvoli
22 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
23 Sireli Maqala

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